Ethiopia
H.E. Mrs Minata Samate Cessouma, Commissioner for Political Affairs in a handshake with Ms Ruby Sandhu-Rojon, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa and Sahel, after a bilateral on Monday, April 22, 2018.
The Second Women Leaders Forum of Africa's Transformation
JOINT MEDIA ADVISORY
AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERS NETWORK
SECOND WOMEN LEADERS FORUM FOR AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION
What: Second Women Leaders Forum for Africa’s Transformation of the African Women Leaders Network.
The forum will be held under the theme: “Women Working Together for the Africa We Want: From Commitment to Action”
Highlights for media
Ø Coverage of the opening session 24th April
Main speakers will include
From the African Union Commission:
· H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat: Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Ministers of Finance, Economy and Integration call for more efficient and transparent African Institutions and Tax Systems to fight against Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 16-17 April 2018: The Ministerial segment of the 2nd AU Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration opened in Addis-Ababa on Monday 16 April 2018. The meeting was preceded by Expert Meetings from 12-14 April, 2018.
African Union Commission and Council of Europe Join Forces on Cybersecurity
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 12 April 2018: The African Union Commission and the Council of Europe jointly organized a workshop on cyber security and cybercrime policies today at the African Union Headquarters for African Diplomats based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as part of the ongoing collaboration between the two institutions.
Statement of the Chairperson of African Union Commission on Syria
Addis Ababa, 15 April 2018: The African Union is following with concern the ongoing developments regarding Syria. The African Union strongly condemns any use of chemical and other weapons prohibited under international law.
Communiqué on the Visit of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to South Africa
Addis Ababa, 14 April 2018: The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, undertook a visit to South Africa on 11 and 12 April 2018, during which he met with President Cyril Ramaphosa, to discuss a wide range of issues linked to continental priorities. He took the opportunity to reiterate his condolences following the death of Winnie Mandela.
Statement by AUC Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, H.E. Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid at the Cyber Security and Cybercrime Policies for African Diplomats
Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Airplane Accident in Algeria
Addis Ababa, 11 April 2018: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has learned with deep sadness the news of the airplane crash that occurred today in the Algiers area, causing many victims. This tragedy afflicts not only Algeria, but also the whole continent.
On this sad occasion, the Chairperson of the Commission expresses the deepest condolences of the African Union and his own to the people and the Government of Algeria, as well as to the bereaved families. He assured them of the full solidarity and compassion of the African Union.
Cyber Security and Cybercrime Policies for African Diplomats
WHAT : The Department of Infrastructure and Energy is organizing a workshop on Cyber-security, Cyber-crime Policy & Diplomacy to be held from 11 to 13 April 2018 in AU HQ, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
WHO : in collaboration with Council of Europe, and Internet & Jurisdiction Network for African Ambassadors and Diplomats based in Addis Ababa.









